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American 180 Rifle

Instruction ManualAmerican Arms International, Inc.

E & L MANUFACTURING INC.4177 RIDDLE BY PASS ROAD

RIDDLE, OR 97469

PHONE 541874-2137 FAX 541874-3107

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by

RICHARD W. HAll

AMERICAN ARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

ARMAMENTS TECHNICIAN

PUBLISHED BY

AMERICAN ARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SALT lAKE CITY, UTAH

1980

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PREFACE

WARNING, READ PREFACE COMPLETELY BEFORE USING

WEAPON.

This weapon is a precision instrument which requires properhandling and maintenance to assure the safety of the user. At thesame time, it is a rugged weapon, fully tested in every conceivableenvironment, and if properly maintained, will give many years ofsatisfactory service.

Proper and safe handling is required of all weapons. This iseven more important where an automatic weapon is concerned.Purchasers are presumed to be familiar and experienced withweapons, nevertheless, ensure that everyone who will handle thisweapon reads and understands this preface and the manual beforeattempting to use the weapon.

WARNING: If this firearm is carelessly or improperly handled,unintentional discharge could result, and could cause injury,death, or damage to property. This manual gives basic advice onthe proper handling and functioning of the American 180 weapon.Safety of the firer and others in range of the weapon depends uponmature compliance with the information given in this manual, andon the adoption and use of accepted safety practices in handlingweapons. CUSTODIAN OF THE WEAPON MUST ENSURE THATALL WHO HANDLE IT ARE FULL YTRAINED IN ACCEPTED GUNSAFETY PROCEDURES, AND HAVE FAMIL.:IARIZED THEM-SELVES WITH THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL BEFOREUSE OF THE WEAPON.

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WARNING

Keep hands and body free from ejection path and ejection port.Expended cartridges exit from the weapon at a high rate and at ahigh temperature. Firer is advised to wear long sleeve garmentswhen firing the weapon, and to hold the weapon by the hand gripsprovided. Use only high quality ammunition in th"is weapon. Qual-ity of ammunition varies and "inexpensive" or poorly made ammu-nition can cause ammunition malfunction.

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NOTICE: American Arms International, Inc. or any of its affiliatesshall not be responsible for injury or death or damage to propertyresulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of thisfirearm, or from its function when used for purposes or subjectedto treatment for which it was not designed. American Arms Interna-tional, Inc. will not honor claims involving this firearm which resultfrom carelessness or improper handliog, unauthorized adjustmentor parts replacement, modification of any type, corrosion, neglect,or the use of ammunition other than original high qual ity commer-cially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combi-nation of the above. American Arms International, Inc. will nothonor claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause whensuch claims are made by the second or subsequent owner.

This weapon was assembled from quality controlled compo-nents, tested and inspected by quality control personnel beforeleaving the factory. Please read the section of assembly/disassem-bly instructions before examining the weapon at time of delivery.

We congratulate you on your decision to purchase the Ameri-can 180 weapon. This weapon represents the finest quality infirearms and we are proud to produce it.

..~'4~Charles W. Goff, Jr.President

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CHAPTER 1

Section 1: General

TheAmerican 180Submachine Gun isan air cooled, blow-back operated,magazine fed weapon weighing approx-imately 7.40 pounds with a loaded177-round .capacity drum magazine.The exterior surface of the rear portionof the barrel contains a series of annu-lar flanges which serve to dissipateheat and cool the barrel during firing.The hand of the firer is protected onthe underside of the barrel by a high-impact plastic fore grip: A rear grip isalso provided. Sling swivels are att-ached to the barrel and the rear of thereceiver for attachment of a rifle sling.By use of a selector pin, the weaponmay be fired in either the automatic orsemi-automatic mode.

Section II: Description

1. BARREL

Diameter of bore: .217 (5.51)Number of grooves: 5Twist in rifling, uniform, one turn

in: 16"Barrel length: 16" or 9"

2. GUN

Overall length: 36'1,' with long barrelSight radius: 23W'Weight data:

With Laser-Lok and magazine(177 rounds): 12.651 Ibs.With loaded magazine (177rounds): 7.40Ibs.

3. MISCELLANEOUS DATA

Initial velocity: 1255 feet/second'Chamber pressure: 23,000 PSI

(approximate)Bullet weight: 40 grainsRate of fire on automatic: 1800

rounds per minute'

'Varies with brand of ammunition used

4. SIGHTS

Front: fixed blade typeRear: ramp-type elevation 1/2 minuteof angle windageLaser-Lok: (Optional) pin-point direct

illumination

5. NOMENCLATURE OFCOMPONENT PARTS

See Figure 1 and list on followingpage.

CHAPTER 2

Section I: Assembly and Disassembly

1. GENERAL. The submachine gunwill function correctly if it is keptclean and is properly oiled andmaintained. This chapter explainsdisassembly, assembly, care andcleaning, stoppages and imme-diate action. It isa guideformech-anical training and outlines theprocedures to be followed.

2. NOMENCLATURE. The names ofthe parts of the submachine gun(figure 1) should be learned dur-ing instruction in disassembly andassembly by referring to the illus-trations and parts list. Generally,the parts are named for the jobthey do-i.e. the trigger guardactually guards the trigger fromaccidental or unintentional dis-charge. Adequate cleaning andoiling can be accomplished withthe weapon broken down into thefollowing groups: Receivergroup,Barrel group, and Magazine. Somefurther disassembly of the maga-zine is required.

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3. GUIDES TO FOLLOW IN DiS-ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY.These guides should be followed

when disassembling and assem-bling the American 180:

a. Follow the step-by-step ex-planation.

b. Do not attempt to disassembleor assemble the weapon again-

sttime.

c. Ifitis necessary to applyforce,

do itcarefullyso that none ofthe parts are damaged.

d. As the weapon isdisassembl-ed, line up the parts in the

order of their removal. Thisprocedure helps'in assembly

of the weapon, which isdone

inreverseorderof disassembly.

4. PROCEDURE FOR DIS-ASSEMBLY.

a. Before disassembling theAmerican 180,make surethatthe weapon is CLEAR. Pullback on the magazine catch

(figure2) and remove the mag-

azine. Inspect the feed block

and chamber to ensure no

ammunition ispresent in either.

Allow the bolt to go forward by

squeezing on the trigger. (Note:

To pull back [retract] the bolt,

pull back ont he bolt handle to

its rear-most position until it

stops, then manually return it

forward).

b. Detachment of the rear stock

isdone by pushing in on detent

Figure 2

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Figure 3

on top of the stock near end ofreceiver with your thumb, andsimultaneously pulling off thestock (figure 3).

c. Removal of barrel is done byloosening barrel locking screw,and removing the barrel bypressing barrel clip and draw-ing barrel away from the re-ceiver.

d. Remove feed block by placingthumb and forefinger on eitherside of the feed block and pul-ling up away from receiver(figure 4).

e. Removal of cover is done byfirmly holding the receiver withone hand. With the heel of theother hand, gently tap forwardon the rearofthe cover. Lift up

Figure 4

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Fig ure 5

on the rear of the cover whilemoving slightly forward (fig-ure 5).

f. Remove the cover retainingpin from either side of thereceiver (figure 6).

g. Remove the bolt by drawing

back the bolt handlefarenoughto get one fi nger on the face ofthe bolt; by pulling back andup with this finger the bolt willleave the receiver (figure 7).

h. Removal of the trigger hous-ing: depress the stop pin byinserting a steel punch into thehole and pressing (figure 8).Simultaneously, the triggerhousing has to be drawn backand the sear positioned withthe forefi nger so that it doesnot interfere with the removalof the trigger housing (figure9).

forward into firing position (figure10) the following operation checksmay be made:

a. Push the selector to the left.With the trigger released, pullthe bolt handle sharply to therear. The bolt should be en-gaged and held by the sear.

b. Squeeze and maintain press-ure on the trigger. With thetrigger depressed, the boit willgo forward. Pull the bolt to therear, the sear should againengage the bolt while the trig-ger is depressed.

c. With the trigger released, pullthe bolt handle to the rear,cocking the weapon. Push theselector to the right (automa-tic) position. The bolt shouldnot move until the trigger issqueezed.

d. With the selector in the auto-matic position, pull the bolthandle to the rear; hold thetrigger back. The bolt shouldmove back and forth freely,not being engaged by the sear.

e. Test the safety with the selec-tor in both the semi-automaticand the automatic positions.

5. ASSEMBLING THE AMERICAN180. Assembly is done in reverseorder of disassembly.

6. OPERATION CHECK. With theAmerican 180 fully assembled andunloaded, and the safety rotated

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Figure 9

Figure 10

Section II: How the American 180S.M.G. Functions

a. By disassembling and assem-bling the American 180 youshould become familiar withthe parts. The next step is tolearn how these parts func-tion. If the user understandshow the American 180 works,

he will be able to keep it inoperating condition and re-duce any stoppages whichmight occur during firing. Thisknowledge will give the userconfidence in his weapon.

b. Each time a cartridge is fired,the parts inside the American180 function in a given order.This is known as the cycle ofoperation.

1. GENERAL.

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c. The cycle of operation of smallarms is broken down into eightbasic steps. However, in theAmerican 180, two of thesesteps-locking and unlock-ing-do not occur. The sixbasic steps of the cycle ofoperation of the American 180are listed below in the propersequence, although more thanone step may be occurring atthe same time.

(1) Feeding-the placing of acartridge in the feed block,in front of the bolt, so itcan be chambered. Thisaction takes place in themagazine generally, butcan be accomplishedmanually.

(2) Chambering-moving thecartridge forward until it isproperly seated in thechamber.

(3) Firing-the striking of theprimer of the cartridge bythe firing pin to ignite thecartridge.

(4) Extraction-removal of theempty cartridge case from

the chamber.(5) Ejection-removal of the

empty cartridge case fromthe receiver.

(6) Cocking-retraction of thebolt far enough so that itwill pick up a new car-tridge and, as it movesforward, will have enoughenergy to fire the newcartridge.

2. FUNCTION OF THE AMERICAN180. As the bolt is moved back to acocked position, the driving springis compressed, and the sear en-gages the sear notch of the bolt.When the trigger is pressed, thesear releases the bolt, which isdriven forward by the drive spring.During this forward movement,the bolt pushes a cartridge fromthe feed block into the chamber.The bolt continues forward andfires the cartridge. When the car-

tridge is fired the chamber pres-sure forces the bullet out of themuzzle of the barrel. At the sametime, this pressure overcomes theforward movement of the bolt andstarts ilto the rear. By the time thebolt and empty cartridge casehave moved to the rearfarenoughto open the rear end of the cham-ber, the bullet has left the barreland the chamber pressure hasdecreased. (In the American 180,the chamber pressure is relativelylow and the bolt is relatively heavy,thus eliminating the need for thesteps of locking and unlocking.)Duri ng the rearward movement ofthe bolt, the empty cartridge caseis extracted and ejected, the driv-ing spring is compressed, and thenext round in the magazine movesinto the paws of the feed block.The rearward movement of thebolt is stopped bythecompresseddriving spring.

3. OPERATION OF THE TRIGGERAND SEAR.

a. When the trigger is pressed, itrotates arou nd the trigger pinand forces the sear to rotatearound the sear pin, causingthe sear nose to be moveddown and away from the searnotch in the bottom of the bolt.This allows the bolt to moveforward under the action ofthe expanding drive spring.

b. Automatic fire-With the sel-ector pushed to the right (auto-matic position), if the trigger isheld to the rear, the nose of thesear. cannot engage the searnotch of the bolt. The bolt willcontinue to move forward andbackward, firing the weaponautomatically until the triggeris released.

c. Semi-automatic fire-With theselectorpushed to the left (semi-automatic position), when thetrigger is pulled, the nose ofthe sear disengages from thesear notch on the bottom ofthe bolt, allowing the bolt to

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move forward. At the sametime under the action of thesear spring, the sear is movedback into position to engagethe bolt and hold it to the rearuntil pressure is released fromthe trigger.

4. FEEDING.

a. When a loaded magazine isplaced on the weapon, themagazine catch holds the mag-azine in position. The bottomcartridge is held by the feedpaws of the feed block through --the action of the magazinespring and follower. When thebolt moves forward, it removesthe round from the feed block.

b. When the bolt moves to therear and clears the feed block,the next cartridge is placed inthe feed block by the action ofthe magazine spring and foll-ower.

5. CHAMBERING. The bolt, movingforward under the action of theexpanding drive spring, pushesthe cartridge out ofthe feed block.The bullet ramp of the feed blockaids in aligning the cartridge withthe chamber. As the bolt con-tinues forward, the cartridge ispushed into the chamber by thefront of the bolt. The base of thecartridge protrudes slightly fromthe chamber when the cartridge isfully seated.

6. FIRING. After the cartridge ischambered, the bolt contintJes tomove forward. The extractorsprings out under and snaps ontothe rim of the cartridge. At thesame time, the fixed firing pinstrikes the primerof the cartridge,firing the cartridge. At the instantof firing the cartridge is enclosedin the chamber, and the rim of thecartridge is engaged by the ex-tractor.

7. EXTRACTION. When the cart-ridge is fired, the gas pressureforces the bullet out of the muzzleand the empty cartridge case outof the chamber, pushing the boltto the rear. The extractor holdsthe base of the cartridge caseagainst the bolt. The bolt con-tinues moving to the rear, carry-ing the empty cartridge case withit. Extraction is completed whenthe front of the cartridge caseclears the rear of the chamber. Ifthe cartridge is not fired, the ex-tractor will remove it from thechamber when the bolt is manu-ally pulled to the rear.

8. EJECTION. As the bolt moves tothe rear, the empty cartridge caseis held by the extractor. When thefront of the cartridge case clearsthe rear of the chamber, with theextractor serving as a pivot point,the cartridge case is deflected outof the ejection opening in the bot-tom of the receiver.

9. COCKING.

a. Semi-automatic-As the boltmoves to the rear, the drivespring is compressed, the noseof the sear will move up. As thebolt moves forward, the searnose will engage in the searnotch and hold the bolt to therear in a cocked position. Thetrigger must be released andpulled to fire again.

b. Automatic-If the trigger hasnot been released, the bolt wil icontinue forward and the cycleof operation will be repeated.

10. OPERATION OF SAFETY. TheAmerican 180 has a positive safetythat blocks the sear when rotatedto the safe position.

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Section III: Operations

1. GENERAL. Before firing theAmerican 180, the firer must knowhow to fill the magazine; mustknow how to load, fire, and unloadthe weapon; and must observesafety precautions. These pointsare covered in this section.

2. TO FILL MAGAZINE.CAUTION: Before attempting tofill the magazine, all spring ten-sion should be released from themagazine winder mechanism, or,

Figure 11

if the magazine is partially filled,the magazine winding brakeshould be engaged.

a. Press your thumbs upon theclips of the magazine windingdevice and catch it with yourfingers (figure 11).

b. Press the lock on the base andturn the magazine base untilyou can see the filled chamberthrough the loading slot of thebase (figure 12). The markingarrow visible on the magazineshould be positioned belowthe narrow protrusion of thebase.

Figure 12

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Figure 13

c. Lay the first cartridge in theslot on the base of the maga-zine (figure 13). Press the lockof the magazine and slowlyrotate the magazine base. Thecartridge will go into the mag-azine without force of any kind.Repeat this process for 59rounds.

d. After having loaded 59 rounds,you have to turn the loadingslot over the full chamber.(Then you will feel a resist-ance, called step resistance.)The loading slot wi II open onceagain with an "empty" cham-ber, and repeat the whole pro-cess. Loading the second andthe third layers is performedjust like the first one.

when loading. The magazine alsocan be loaded by means of a spe-cial ioading device.

e. Installation of the magazinewinding device isdone by push-ing the clips of the magazinewinding device into the holesof the base until they lock inplace (figure 14).

CAUTION: A winding device im-properly installed may come offduring firing and damage thespring.

3. TO LOAD THE AMERICAN 160.

CA UrtON: Do not use force wheninserting rounds. Do not skip achamber. It is advisable to alwaysload full layers of ammunition,either load 59 rounds, 118 rounds,orthefulilimitof 177 rounds. Thisprevents the magazine from "drop-ping" loose rounds when themagazine is installed or removed.

a. I nsert the wide protrusion ofthe magazine base into themagazine guide of the barreland press the narrow protru-sion tightly until the magazinesnaps into place (figure 15).

Note: It is advisable to put themagazine on a non-slip surface

Note: Pulling back the magazineclip with your thumb facilitatesthe installation of the magazine.b. Winding the magazine. Wind

up clockwise until it stops,

about 3 V. turns for a full mag-azine (figure 16). Winding de-vice stop lever must not beunder tension.

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Figure 14

Figure 15

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Figure 16

CAUTION: If magazine is onlypartially filled, do not wind com-p/etely. Wind only 1 V. tu rns foreach (59 rounds) layer.

Section IV: Malfunction, Stoppagesand Immediate Action

1. GENERAL.

a. In order to remove a partial orfull magazine, the magazinewinding device stop lever mustbe placed in the position mark-ed "F" (outside away fromcenter).

b. Pull back on magazine clipand lift off magazine. Inspect.the chamber (look and feel).

a. A malfunction is a failure ofthe weapon to function sat-isfactori Iy.

b. Astoppage is any unintentionalinterruption in the cycle ofoperation. If the American 180stops firing through no fault orintention of the firer, or anattempt to fire is made and theweapon fails to fire, then astoppage has occurred. Thefirer must be able to reduce astoppage and continue firing.

c. Immediate action is the promptaction taken by the firer toreduce a stoppage without con-sidering the cause.

c. Pull back on the bolt handleuntil it stops, and push it for-ward into its forward mostposition. The American 180 isnow ready to fire.

4. UNLOADING.

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.Safety cannot be overem phasized.

a. Never consider a weapon tobe safe.

b. Never playfully or carelesslypoint a weapon at anyone.

c. Load the weapon only whenready to fire.

d. Take safety off only whenweapon is raised to fire.

e. Never leave any obstruction inthe muzzle or base.

2. MALFUNCTIONS.

a. Failure to function freely-sluggish operation of theAmerican 180 is usually due toexcessive friction caused bydirt, lack of proper lubrication,burred or dented guide rod ordented or bent receiver.

b. Uncontrolled automaticfire (run-away gun)-uncontrolled auto-matic fire is fire that continuesafter the trigger has been re-leased. This may be caused by

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Stoppage

Failureto Feed

Failure toChamber

Failureto Fire

Failureto Extract

Failureto Eject

Failureto Cock

CAUSE OF STOPPAGES

Cause

Dirty or dented magazine

Weak or broken magazine spring

Deformed ammunition

Worn or broken magazine catch

Dirty chamber

Obstruction in chamber

Weak drive spring

Defective ammunition

Defective firing pin

Weak driving spring

Broken extractor

Not likely to occur

Worn sear

Worn sear notch

Bent guide rod

Dirt behind cocking knob

How to Reduce

Replace magazine

Replace magazine

Replace ammunition

Replace catch

Clean chamber

Remove

Replace spring

Replace ammunition

Replace bolt

Replace driving spring

Replace extractor

Replace sear

Replace bolt

Replace or straighten rod

Clean cocking knob

the following:

(1) Worn sear nose.(2) Worn sear notch.(3) Broken sear.(4) Short recoil.

In case of uncontrolled auto-maticfire, keepthegun pointedat the target.

3. STOPPAGES.

a. Stoppages are classified in ac-cordance with the six steps in.the cycle of operation. Stop-pages are usually the result offaulty ammunition or impropercare of the gun. A knowledgeof how the gun functions willenable the firer to classify andcorrect the stoppage. Listedbelow are the causes of stop-pages which might occur:

(1) Failure to Feed-cartridgefrom the magazine is notpositioned in the feed blockin front of the bolt. Most

stoppages of submachineguns are failure to feed,caused by defective or dirtymagazines.

(2) Failure to Chamber-cartridge from the feedblock is not seated in thechamber.

(3) Failure to Fire-the cart-ridge is chambered butdoes not fire.

(4) Failure to Extract-if thecartridge fires, the chamberpressure will usually pushthe empty cartridge caseout of the chamber. If thecartridge case is not com-pletely removed from thechamber and the bolt isretracted, then there' is afailure to extract. This stop-page seldom occurs.

(5) Failureto Eject-the emptycartridge case is not e-jected from the receiver.

(6) Failureto Cock-if the boltis retracted and is not heldby the sear, or if during

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firing the bolt does notmove to the rear far enoughto clear the cartridge inthe feed block, the wea-pon has failed to cock.

b. Common stoppages-the twomost common stoppages are:

(1) Failure to Feed-usuallycaused by dirty magazine,or from a magazine whichis not wound properly, orfrom a damaged magazine.

(2) Failure to Fire-usuallycaused by defec1iveammunition.

a. Cause of stoppages-the charton the preceding page listscommon causes of variousstoppages.

d. Prevention of stoppages-period ic inspection and propercare and cleaning will reducethe possibility of the American180 having stoppages.

.4. IMMEDIATE ACTION.

a. As the first step in clearing astoppage, pull back on the bolthandle and return it to its for-ward most position. Inspectthe chamber from the bottomof the weapon, through the e-jection port for the presence ofjammed ammunition. This isusually caused by defectiveammunition. Place the maga-zine winding brake in the "F"position, remove the magazi ne

and clear the jammed roundsmanually from the chamberarea. Replace the magazine,remove the magazine windingbrake, pull the bolt handle tothe rear and return it to the'closed position and againattempt to fire.

b. If a failure to fire occurs, again,move the magazine windingdevice to the brake "F" posi-tion. Remove the magazine andinspecttheweapon in order tolocate and clear the stoppage.Replace the magazine, movethe winding device lever to thecenter and continue to fire.

Section V: Care and Cleaning

1. DEPENDABILITY AND ACC-URACY. The American 180 willfunction under conditions thatwould cause some automaticweapons to fail. However, its con-ti n ued de pendabi Iity and accuracydepend on its receiving propercare and cleaning. The chamberand bore, receiver and movingparts must be kept clean and verylightly oiled. The same care mustbe given the magazine.

2. THE FREQUENCY OF CLEAN-ING. The American 180 requiresthorough cleaning after 2000rounds. For this you can disas-semble the weapon as described.Prior to reassembling, all func-tional parts have to be very lightlyoiled.

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BARREL ASSEMBLY

Part Number

H)1

1-021-031-041-061-071-091-101-12

HOUSING ASSEMBLY

2-01

2-03

2-04

2-05

2-06

2-07

2-08

2-09

2-10

2-11

2-12

2-13

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

2-18

2-19

2-21

2-23

2-24

2-252-26

2-272-29

2-30

2-31

2-32

2-33

AMERICAN 180 PARTS LIST

FULL AUTOMATIC

Description

BarrelFront SightSling Ring

Barrel Band

ScrewNutSet Screw for Fron1 Sigh1WasherSI01 Nut

Top Strap Retaining Pin

Cocking HandleSafe1y

Bolt Spring GuideScrew for Barrel Holder.Selector Pin .Dowel Retaining Pins for Feed Block (2)

Steel Sleeve for Trigger Assembly StopSteel Sleeve for Stock Retaining PinSelector Retaining PinStop Pin for Trigger Assembly

Bol1Barrel Retaining LugSearCocking Knob BoltMagazine Retainer

Recerver HousingTop Strap Cover

Feed Block (Complete)Magazine Retainer ReleaseCocking Knob Dus1 Cover

ExtractorRear Sling RingBolt SpringSelector Retaining Pin SpringSpring for Barrel Retaining LugSpring for ExtractorSpring for Trigger Assembly Stop Pin

Spring for Magazine Retainer

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Part Number

2-34

2-35

2-362-38

2-392-40

2-42

2-432-44

2-452-47

2-49

Description

Safety Tension SpringSet Screw for Cocking KnobScrew for Rear Sling RingSear ScrewBarrel Retaining Lug PinExtractor Retaining PinSafety Retaining PinMagazine Retainer PinRetainer Spring Pins for Feed Block (2)Safety BearingCocking Knob Lock WasherSpring Washer

TRIGGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY

3-013-023-033-043-053-063-073-083-09

STOCK ASSEMBLY

4-014-034-044-054-064-084-094-104-114-12

SIGHT ASSEMBLY

5-015-025-035-045-055-06

SHORT BARREL ASSEMBLY

8-01

8-028-03

8-04

8-05

Trigger Housing

TriggerTrigger Spring

Sear ReturnGrip Retaining Bolt

Trigger Retaining PinTrigger Return Plunger

Sear BearingGrip Retaining Bolt Washer

Stock Release Pin

Stock Mounting Plate

Fore-stoc kTrigger Assembly Stock

Shoulder StockButt Pad

Stock Retaining Spring

Screws for Stock Mounting Plate (2)Mounting Plate Retaining Screw

Washer for Mounting Plate Retaining Screw

Rear Sight (Complete)Sight Mounting Rail

Sight Retaining Screw

Sight Rail Mounting Screws (2)

Sight Rail Mounting Screw Washers (2)Sight Retaining Screw Washer

Short BarrelFront SightSet Screw for Front SightVertical for Fore-StockRetaining Screw for Vertical Fore-Stock

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